Santa Cruz Harbor
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM
- Water level
- 1.86 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Santa Cruz Harbor
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 11161000 — SAN LORENZO R A SANTA CRUZ CA · 2.3 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Santa Cruz Harbor
| Location | Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Santa Cruz Harbor |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (1035 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.963900, -122.000287 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Phone | (831) 475-6161 |
Santa Cruz Harbor is a boat launch providing access to Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz, California at coordinates 36.96390, -122.00029. Rated 4.7/5 based on 1035 Google reviews.
Santa Cruz Harbor is a boat launch on Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz Harbor
How is Santa Cruz Harbor rated?
Santa Cruz Harbor has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 1035 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Santa Cruz Harbor access?
Santa Cruz Harbor provides boat launch access to Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz, California.
How do I get to Santa Cruz Harbor?
Santa Cruz Harbor is located at coordinates 36.963900, -122.000287 in Santa Cruz, California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Santa Cruz Harbor includes 6 other public boat ramps within 0.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.